Offsite
Welcome to the new era of industrial design education.
Offsite is an online program disrupting industrial design education and offers a real world view of the design profession through the instruction of industry leaders
Plus
This program offers you the flexibility to customize your education by selecting from our class catalog, catering the courses to meet your individual needs.
Made for you
Offsite Plus enables you to personalize your education to your schedule. Select one or multiple 10-week courses from our Offsite Student or Pro catalog.
Student
If you're just discovering industrial design, have never sketched or used CAD, or are simply intrigued by the design of everyday objects this program is for you.
Pro
This program is ideal for current design students and professionals aiming to enhance their industrial design skills, covering everything from manufacturing and presentation to object visualization and industry preparation.
Schedule
Design & Business
Monday
3PM–5PM CST
Real World Sketching
Wednesday
5PM–8PM CST
Discourse
Wednesday
9:30AM–11AM CST
Manufacturing
Monday & Wednesday
1PM–2:30PM CST
Form Follows Experience
Wednesday
12PM–1:30PM CST
Saturday
9AM–11:30AM CST
Monday
3PM–5PM CST
Real World Sketching
Wednesday
5PM–8PM CST
Discourse
Wednesday
9:30AM–11AM CST
Manufacturing
Monday & Wednesday
1PM–2:30PM CST
Form Follows Experience
Wednesday
12PM–1:30PM CST
Saturday
9AM–11:30AM CST
Workflow
W1- W4, Tues & Thurs
3PM - 4PM CST
W5 - 10, Thurs
3-5pm CST
Identity
Tuesday
4PM–6PM CST
Sketching II
Thursday, 7PM–9PM CST
Digital Tools
Tuesday
6PM–9PM CST
Sketching I
Tuesday
9AM–11:30AM CST
Methods
Wednesday
4PM–5PM CST
W1- W4, Tues & Thurs
3PM - 4PM CST
W5 - 10, Thurs
3-5pm CST
Identity
Tuesday
4PM–6PM CST
Sketching II
Thursday, 7PM–9PM CST
Digital Tools
Tuesday
6PM–9PM CST
Sketching I
Tuesday
9AM–11:30AM CST
Methods
Wednesday
4PM–5PM CST
Team
If you're leading a design studio or team and looking to boost your young designers' skills through professional development, contact us for a customized curriculum that meets your specific needs.
Education
Are you a professor eager to enhance your expertise and stay ahead in our field? Are you in a role to influence academic choices and wish to support your students? We can collaborate with your admin faculty to offer group packages tailored to meet your needs.
Contact
If you're unsure about which courses to take, don't hesitate to contact us, and we'll be happy to assist you on this journey!
Pricing
1 course $850
2 courses $1500
3 courses $2000
4 courses $2500
5 courses $2800
6 courses $3000
2 courses $1500
3 courses $2000
4 courses $2500
5 courses $2800
6 courses $3000
What you get
A certificate of completion.*
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of course content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by
educators
Studio courses taught by working designers to jump-start your journey to becoming a designer.
10 weeks of 100+ hours of course content.
Work samples that you can include in your portfolio.
A collaborative online studio environment through the Offsite Slack channel.
A global studio experience with peers from several different countries.
Networking, socialization, and relaxation with community game nights, happy hours, and more.
*completion is contingent upon program results evaluated by
educators
Summer 2024
Registration
May 15 – June 7
Orientation
June 14
May 15 – June 7
Orientation
June 14
Start
June 17
End
August 23
June 17
End
August 23
Registration
ClosedCongratulations on your progress; now it's time to secure your place by registering to Offsite. Before you register:
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- Review all Offsite Plus course details.
- Check course times, course content, and instructor profiles.
- You need a Gmail email address to proceed. It will be your permanent communication address with us, so please ensure it's a Gmail address as changes won't be allowed.
- If you're ready, proceed to registration below.
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Q&A
When do courses begin?
Courses are set to begin June 17 2024 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion. This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will Offsite take place?
Offsite will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
Courses are set to begin June 17 2024 and will run for 10 weeks.
What will I get upon completion of this course?
Upon completion of this program, you’ll be given a certificate of completion. This certificate represents your completion of the course under the instruction of working industry leaders, and holds the merit that you’ve understood and mastered all elements of the course content.
Why is this all online?
Offsite wants to offer course content that can be accessible to all at an affordable price. Due to our remote learning situation, we’ve cut out all fees bound to location-based learning. This allows you to live in your day-to-day without breaking the bank while still accessing quality design education.
What time will Offsite take place?
Offsite will be held within US time zones only. Recorded content will be readily available, and instructors will coordinate with students on review sessions.
What materials will I need?
- Laptop (MacBook or PC)
- Software (Adobe CS, SolidWorks/Rhino/Fusion 360)
- Digital Tablet (iPad or Wacom Cintiq)
- Access to presentation software (Keynote, PowerPoint, or Google Slides)
- Access to a good internet connection
- Making sure you don't have audio issues
- Access to a google email account
Have a question?
For additional offsite related inquiries email offsite@advdes.org.
Please review any additional information through our Terms & Conditions.
Please review any additional information through our Terms & Conditions.
